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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.64, 8,995.31 and 5,894.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.64, 8,995.31 and 5,894.98 is: 8,771.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.64 : 8,995.31 = 5,894.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.64/8,995.31 = 5,894.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.64x = 8,995.31 × 5,894.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.64x = 53,027,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,027,120.58/6,045.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.14

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